A 3D-printed integrated MXene-based evaporator with a vertical array structure for salt-resistant solar desalination
Yi Yang, Wei Fan, Shijia Yuan, Jing Tian, Guojie Chao, Tianxi Liu
Abstract
A 3D integrated MXene-based evaporator, combining polyimide/MXene (PIM) aerogel arrays as the upper layer and polyimide (PI) aerogel lattices as the bottom layer, can achieve efficient photo-to-heat conversion and excellent salt-resistance in the same system.
Topics & Concepts
PolyimideAerogelEvaporatorMaterials scienceDesalinationLayer (electronics)OptoelectronicsPhotovoltaic systemSolar desalinationComposite materialMechanical engineeringChemistryEngineeringElectrical engineeringHeat exchangerBiochemistryMembraneSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsMembrane Separation TechnologiesSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems